Category: Beneficiaries

Sixteen-year-old Charlie Blunt from Tamworth, who lives with cerebellar atrophy, now has a secure shed to store his cherished go-kart and trike, thanks to children’s charity, Simon’s Heroes. Cerebellar atrophy is a neurological condition caused by the progressive shrinking of the cerebellum due to irreversible tissue loss.  Charlie’s symptoms include...

Sixteen-year-old Billy Green from Tamworth who has a rare genetic condition, now has access to a safe and calming outdoor space, thanks to the generous efforts of fundraising group, Simon’s Heroes. Billy lives with Usher’s Syndrome, which causes hearing loss and progressive vision impairment. He is also autistic and experiences...

Leo Deeley, a 9-year-old from Amington, diagnosed with Dias Logan Syndrome, has received a specialist seating system from Simon’s Heroes, designed to enhance his comfort and support within the setting at Two Rivers Primary School. The syndrome caused by mutations or deletions in the BCL11A gene, is a complex condition...

Harry Sweeney, a spirited 6-year-old diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and sensory processing difficulties, has received a Tomcat trike thanks to Simon’s Heroes children’s charity. Harry faces challenges with everyday tasks due to his condition, including mobility and balance. This has limited his ability to participate in outdoor activities with...

Eight-year-old Billy Kennedy from Tamworth, who has Autism Spectrum Condition, now has a garden that promises years of enjoyment and therapeutic benefits, thanks to the generosity of Simon’s Heroes children’s charity. Billy’s condition affects his social communication, interaction and behaviour. He struggles to engage in conversations and social activities, which...

Children’s charity, Simon’s Heroes, has agreed to fund the cost of hiring the hall at Two Rivers Primary School for IMPACT, a drama group for young people with additional needs. IMPACT is based in Tamworth, and caters for young people aged between 10-21 years of age. 50% of the group...

Simon’s Heroes children’s charity has purchased a number of puddle suits for use by the children who attend Two Rivers Primary School and Rainbow Room. Two Rivers caters for students aged 4-11 years old, who have a range of learning and physical disabilities and associated difficulties such as autism, communication...

13-year-old Aaron Collins from Tamworth, who has Bardet Biedl Syndrome, has been gifted a bespoke, reinforced chair from Simon’s Heroes children’s charity, to allow him to access learning and other opportunities, as well as support his communication and interaction with others. The condition, which required him to undergo a kidney...

Landau Forte Academy Greenacres now has additional resources for its sensory rooms, thanks to funding from local children’s charity, Simon’s Heroes. The school, based in Amington, caters for children aged 4-11 years old, fifty of which are on the Special Educational Needs (SEN) register. Claire Poynton, SENDCo, explained: ‘Like most...